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Former coach sentenced to seven-year prison term
On April 18, Robert Nanni, a former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison by state Superior Court Judge Paul F. Chaiet, sitting in Freehold. According to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Nanni, 53, of Howell, previously pleaded…
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History students advance to next level
MANALAPAN- Pupils from the Manalapan EnglishtownMiddle School recently participated in the Southern Regional Division of the New Jersey National History Day Competition at Rider University. The theme of the competition was “Conflict and Compromise in American History.” The students were mentored by teachers Shannon Maida and Jackie Colon, and Bruce Mitzak, supervisor of social studies.…
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Monmouth seeks funding to complete rail line study
FREEHOLD – Monmouth County officials have submitted a request to U.S. senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez for the $1.5 million needed to complete the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) so the Monmouth Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail project can move toward the preliminary engineering and design stage. “Completion of this study is necessary before one of…
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Marlboro temple delivers Passover meals on wheels
MARLBORO – Passover 2008 marked the eighth year that the Marlboro Jewish Center has delivered Passover kosher meals on wheels to individuals and families who cannot get out to purchase their own holiday food. According to a press release, 100 boxes of food were purchased, packed and delivered to residents throughout Monmouth County so that…
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Impact of horses, racing focus for new committee
ASave the Horse Committee that was formed by Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry and comprising a variety of stakeholders held its first meeting recently and dedicated itself to lobbying state officials to make them understand the value the horse and, particularly, the horseracing industry brings to the state’s economy. “We are fast approaching…
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Athletic center irks residents
Howell officials listen, but make no comment because case now in court BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL- Residents of Fairfield and Baker roads appeared before the Township Council on April 22 with a petition signed by 200 neighbors who object to a proposal put forth by a developer who wants to build theMonmouth CountyAthletic…
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Library concert to feature Manalapan cellist virtuoso
Courtney Lin Kaita, a budding 17- year-old cellist virtuoso and lifelong Manalapan resident, will present a performance of great cello masterworks at 2 p.m.May 3 at theMonmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive,Manalapan. Admission is free. Courtney is an award-winning cellist who has soloed in major concert halls internationally and in the United States, including Carnegie…
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Water rate hike draws objections
New Jersey American plan draws the wrath of residents & officials BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – With nowhere else to turn for water service, Howell residents urged representatives of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to deny the New JerseyAmericanWater Company the 23.35 percent rate increase it is seeking. The company’s…
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Officials OK bonding for municipal projects
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Township Committee at its meeting onApril 23 approved a bonding ordinance that will help to pay for a host of municipal projects. According to the ordinance, the total cost of the various improvements and related expenses is $4.5 million. Bonds in the amount of $4.275 million will…
